Canadian permanent residents, foreign nationals living in Canada as well as some Canadians will have to start paying an additional 250 USD Visa Integrity Fee when applying for non-immigrant US visas. This new fee is part of the H.R.1 Act (commonly called One Big Beautiful Bill by the US administration), which was signed into law […]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 202 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have: A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 788; and Created an […]
There are a number of in-demand occupations in Canada that can qualify you for a category-based draw under Express Entry, and/or qualify your spouse for a spousal open work permit (SOWP). If you qualify for a category-based draw, you’ll have a greater chance of receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residency (PR) through […]
A leading authority on global travel has unveiled its list of best cities in Canada in 2025, ranked by its readers. Travel + Leisure, a global publication, publishes its World’s Best Awards survey annually, based on criteria such as sights/landmarks, culture, food, friendliness, shopping, and value. Canadian city T+L Ranking in Canada 2025 Reader Score […]
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) invited foreign workers across multiple sectors and industries to apply for provincial nomination. Workers were invited for their professional experience and ability to fill key labor gaps in the Albertan economy. Summary of Express Entry draws (3 – 16 July) In the two weeks between 3 and 16 July, […]
Three regions in Canada have revealed details about a new pathway to permanent residence for French speakers. The following regions have announced details about their streams of the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP): Acadian Peninsula, New Brunswick; St. Pierre Jolys, Manitoba; and Kelowna, British Columbia. The FCIP, which launched earlier this year, is an employer-focused program. […]
Four Canadian cities made it to a new global ranking of best destinations for international students. Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, and Ottawa were all listed in global higher education experts Quacquarelli Symonds’ (QS) Best Student Cities 2026 top 100 ranking. The cities and their rankings can be found below: Canadian City QS Best Student Cities 2026 […]
Many provincial and territorial museums and galleries have joined the list of attractions that can be enjoyed at discounted rates this summer thanks to the new Canada Strong Pass. Children aged 17 and under enjoy free admission, and youth aged 18—24 get a 50% discount. The additional 86 participating provincial and territorial institutions were announced […]
Arriving in Canada marks the beginning of a new chapter. Whether you are here to work, study, or join family, there are a few steps to be aware of once you arrive. You may be interested in our upcoming, live webinar: Banking Basics in Canada: A Newcomer’s Guide to Getting Started on Thursday, July 24th, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT. […]
Processing times for many types of applications to Canada’s immigration department have changed over the past year. In this article, we review processing times published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) as of the time of writing, compared to those of July 2024. Permanent residence applications Express Entry Express Entry applications have been the least […]
